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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 966.72 and 464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 966.72 and 464.03 is: 640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 966.72 = 464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/966.72 = 464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 966.72 × 464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 448,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,582.25/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.39

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